Seventeen-year-old Joanna Lamb, who lives with osteosarcoma, was the first person across the start line at the 2018 Edinburgh Kiltwalk, one of over 5000 people to take part in the massive charity event.

The Edinburgh teen has a rare bone cancer that only affects around 20 people each year in Scotland, and underwent a leg amputation due to her illness earlier this year.

However, she didn't let that stop her walking the Kiltwalk's "Wee Wander" for cancer charity It’s Good 2 Give, raising thousands of pounds.

5000 other brave participants took part in the Royal Bank of Scotland-sponsored event, which started at Holyrood Park, and raised money for other charitable causes.

Joanna is hugged by her friends and family (Image: Elaine Livingstone)

Joining Joanna at the five-mile Wee Wander starting line was tennis coach Judy Murray, who was taking part to raise money for her own charity The Judy Murray Foundation, which seeks to bring tennis to children in rural or disadvantaged areas.

Other notable people who took part were the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Frank Ross, who took on the Mighty Stride, the longest Kiltwalk at 24 miles. Participants battled wind and rain, but were also entertained and provided with refreshments at many pit stops along the way, and ended their long walk at Murrayfield Stadium.

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More than 1,150 Scottish charities will benefit from the funds raised, and Sir Tom Hunter and The Hunter Foundation will add a massive 40% to everything raised by the walkers.

Sir Tom Hunter, founder of The Hunter Foundation and backer of the Kiltwalk, said: “This is the most efficient fundraising platform out there. Before this event, I challenged the people of Edinburgh to put on their tartan and make a real difference to people’s lives. I’m pleased to say they did just that.

“The Kiltwalk gets bigger every single year without losing the incredible spirit that makes the event so special.